Adoption Recruiter - Cayuga

Chowc; City of Auburn (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with 6% employer contribution

PTO plus 9 paid holidays

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (

Life Insurance

Childcare Reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Home is seeking an Adoption Recruiter for Wendy's Wonderful Kids to place foster children with permanent families. The role involves extensive travel across New York state, visiting families, and coordinating recruitment activities in alignment with evidence-based, child-focused practices.

The position requires driving, a minimum associate degree in human services, and extensive foster care experience. Non-travel days may be in a local office or at home.

Qualifications

• Extensive foster care experience required.
• Driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.
• Willingness to travel frequently across New York state.

Responsibilities

• Travel frequently and drive as a core part of the role.
• Determine child strengths and readiness for adoption.
• Build therapeutic relationships with the child and with adults significant to the child.
• Maintain contact with references and professionals to facilitate recruitment.
• Develop and review quarterly recruitment plans for adoption readiness.
• Conduct monthly home visits and supervise transportation.
• Record all child records accurately and timely.
• Execute recruitment activities following the Wendy's Wonderful Kids strategy.
• Work independently or as part of a team while adhering to the program model.

Skills

Foster care experience

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's Degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in social work preferred

Job description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$26-27 an hour

Work Location: Regular travel throughout New York state. On non-travel days, work will be completed in a local office or at home.

Position Summary: The Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption recruiter is dedicated to finding permanent families for children in foster care using an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model to find the right family for every child.

Responsibilities

• Comfortable with frequent travel and driving as a core part of the role
• Determine the child's strengths, challenges, preparedness for adoption, and assure that any child's needs are met
• Build and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the child, and positive relationships with adults significant to the child including the families, foster parents, caseworker, attorney, teacher, therapist, CASA volunteer, relative, mentor, faith-based representative, extracurricular activity leader, etc.
• Maintain regular and ongoing contact with people close to and knowledgeable about the child to facilitate recruitment activities
• Assure that the child and recruited family are adequately prepared for adoption by developing a comprehensive recruitment plan that is reviewed quarterly and updated as needed.
• Conduct monthly home visits with clients and supervise visitation and transportation of assigned
• Ensure timely, accurate recording of all components of child records, including but not limited to progress notes, adoption preparation, recruitment activities, treatment planning, conferences, and Connections documentation.
• Provide appropriate comprehensive adoption recruitment activities using the Wendy's Wonderful Kids Child-Focused Recruitment Strategy. Adhere to the Marketing and Promotions Style Guide provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
• Capacity to work independently, as a team, objectively, and adhere to the Child Focused recruitment Model

Requirements

Education:

• Associate's Degree in human services or related field required
• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred

Experience:

• Extensive foster care experience
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement: Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.